Mountain peaks

29/03/2021

18/03/2021

The pearl of Russia, Mount Elbrus, is a dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountains. Due to its northern location, it is extremely cold there, so any attempt to conquer the top of the world is worth a titanic effort, and this despite the fact that from a technical point of view, the climb is not so difficult. The reason is that the closer you get to your goal, the harder it becomes to breathe. In addition, weather conditions and acclimatization on the part of climbers play an important role in the ascent and descent. It is for these two reasons that hundreds of people die every year due to poor preparation.

18/03/2021

Mont Blanc is one of the highest mountains in Europe and the most popular in the whole world. And it is not at all surprising that more than twenty thousand people reach this summit every year, more than two centuries after it was originally passed. And despite the fact that from a technical point of view, the climb is not the most difficult compared to other mountains in the Alps, nevertheless, there are areas known for their rockfalls. But that's not all. It is striking that the summit seems deceptively close, but in fact, in order to reach the final and high point of Mont Blanc, you often have to take difficult routes that require climbing two other 4000-meter mountains.

17/03/2021

The Matterhorn is one of the most dangerous peaks in the Alps, accounting for hundreds of deaths caused by many different factors: from technical difficulty and falling rocks to avalanches and, oddly enough, people. During the climbing season, the peak becomes overcrowded, which entails severe, and sometimes completely irreversible consequences. This is because the uniqueness of the Matterhorn lies in its pyramidal shape and stunning symmetry. And since its first ascent in 1865, it has become an iconic mountain in the Alps, which few manage to conquer.

17/03/2021

Despite its low height, a little less than four thousand meters (3970 m), the Eiger, located in the Bernese Alps, received the nickname "The Murder Wall". And it is not surprising at all. Small and at first glance very accessible compared to large mountains, it is so deceptive and contradictory that it easily misleads not only mountain climbers, but also experienced climbers. The first ascent of the Eiger was made in 1858 by Swiss explorers, but only in 1938 was it possible to overcome its northern side. For the route from the north side to this day continues to challenge climbers from all over the world, requiring tremendous technical knowledge in mountaineering.

15/03/2021

Mountains call and beckon, dizzy with their grandeur and inaccessibility. And what risks do climbers and rock climbers take in order to conquer the summit. But as regrettable as it may sound, many of them never reach their goals, becoming victims and hostages of the mountains forever .

15/03/2021

Many viewers, at the moment of contemplating the majestic mountain landscapes of the Stavropol artist Alexander Babich, probably come to mind the lines from the famous song of Vladimir Vysotsky - "... only mountains can be better than mountains - those that have never been before." And indeed, looking at the paintings of the painter, you can fall in love with the mountains, and even if you have never seen them with your own eyes in your life.